Intimations

Sunday 16th November 2008

WELCOME - We extend a warm welcome to all visitors who join us for today’s service. If you are a visitor, please speak to one of the Elders and sign the Visitor's Book in the vestibule. We also extend a warm welcome to the Rev. Norman Macrae who will lead us in worship this morning.

THE KIRK SESSION meets on Thursday 27th November in the Meeting Room at 7.30pm.

FAMILY SERVICE – The service next Sunday is a family service with tea, coffee, juice and biscuits served in the hall after the service.

THE FAIR TRADE STALL will be in the hall after the service next Sunday. Please come along and have a browse.

BUILDING FUND QUIZ SHEET – The answers to the questions on the fund raising sheet have been posted onto the Noticeboard Page of the Church website. Congratulations to the winner, Mrs Esther Thomas of Muir of Ord and well done to all who took part. The sum of £200.00 was raised.

THE BUSY PROJECT Supporters' Evening is to be held in Uphall South Church Hall on Tuesday 18th November at 7.30pm. All welcome to come along and lend support.

QUINTESSENTIALLY BRASS, (a brass quintet including our own Isla Cameron) is performing a concert of Christmas music in Uphall South Church on 12th December at 7.30pm. Tea/coffee will be provided. Tickets are £6 and £4. Please come along. Half of the money raised will benefit our Church.

PRAYER - Please come forward to the west transept if you wish to be prayed with following the service.

FISCHY MUSIC 10th anniversary celebrations - please see advert on notice board for details.

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE – By November 2008 the name of this project will be changed to S.O.Y.A. (Special Offers for Youth Aid). Any tins or packets of foodstuffs (no perishables) and toiletries would be appreciated – even if you give one item weekly and this will go towards filling a bag. There is a box in the front of the vestibule where you can put your items. More information can be obtained from Margaret Forisky. Thanks for all your donations to date.

ENTRY TO CHURCH FROM ALEXANDER STREET.  It is now possible for two cars to park in the spaces at the back of the church. These are designated for the use of people with disabled stickers.  The gates will be open on a Sunday morning and anyone parking in Alexander Street will be able to access the church via the back door beside the new meeting room.  There will be someone on duty to welcome you.

BIBLE READING NOTES - It is that time of year again to order your Bible Reading Notes for 2009.  Encounter with God is £15.80. Daily Bread is £14.00 for the year. If you wish to order either of these please see Norma Marr and arrange payment by Sunday 7 December. 

PINEWOOD SCHOOL for Children with Special Needs in Blackburn need your help.  Two younger members of our congregation attend this school - Natalie Philp and Elaine Macdonald.  The Parents of the school have embarked on an ambitious project to build a specially designed playground for the kids which will cost around £100,000.  We have already raised £44,000 and are hoping to win a public vote to gain a further £50,000 from the Lottery fund.  There will be a short film on the STV News at 6pm on the 25^th November 2008 when the phone number will be given out or you can get the phone number from the internet at www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/peoplesmillions.  You can phone from 9am till midnight on that day with a maximum of 10 calls per number permitted.  Calls cost only 10p from a landline. We would really appreciate your help with this fantastic opportunity.   Thank you.

Submit an intimation to us for inclusion on our intimation sheet and web page each week e-mailing your intimation to [email protected] (by Thursday).